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Ethiopian nun and ‘piano queen’ dies at 99
A prominent Ethiopian composer who was also a nun has died in Jerusalem where she had lived reclusively in an Ethiopian monastery for nearly 40 years [...]
Nigeria workers declare strike over cash crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike for public workers over fuel and cash scarcity in the country.
Speaking on Wedn [...]
Chinese startup invents long-distance kissing machine
The device, which transmits users’ kiss data collected through motion sensors hidden in silicon lips, makes sounds and warms up slightly when kissed
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Saudi Arabia releases US national Almadi from prison, says son
"All charges have been dropped but we have to fight the travel ban now," Ibrahim said.The Saudi government did not immediately respond to a request f [...]
Fox hunting club that first met in the 1700s holds last meet after new law
One of Scotland’s oldest fox hunts has come to an end after 252 years following the introduction of new law on hunting.
The Hunting with Dogs bill [...]
UK plans to ease visa policy amid labour shortages
Britain on Thursday said that it was planning to ease access to visas to help address labour shortages, which have been partly sparked by its tighter [...]
Rain rates in California during newest storm may reach 1 inch per hour
Millions of Californians already hammered by ferocious snowfall were hit Thursday by a new storm, with torrential rain threatening to cause dangerous [...]
Uber is making it easier to find your ride at the airport
Uber on Tuesday unveiled some new product features that aim to make it easier for you to find your ride at the airport.
The ride-hailing company s [...]
France braces for pension reform strikes
France is set for disruption to transport and public services, as unions protest against plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64.
Most train [...]
Biden’s about-face on the DC crime law angers Democrats
President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Congress to potentially nix reforms to the criminal code of Washington, DC, has left him facing sharp blowbac [...]